Trades you need for each type of project

Pick a project type to see the trades you will probably need.

• New builds

  A new build brings together design, engineering, groundwork, structure and a long list of finishing trades. This is the usual order they are needed.

  17 trades usually involved

• Extensions & additions

  An extension needs design and engineering, then structure and enclosure, then services and finishes that match the existing home.

  15 trades usually involved

• Full renovations

  A full renovation often starts with an inspection and strip-out, then new services, linings and finishes room by room.

  15 trades usually involved

• Kitchens

  A kitchen renovation combines design and cabinetry with plumbing, electrical, tiling and finishing trades.

  9 trades usually involved

• Bathrooms

  A bathroom renovation depends on licensed plumbing and electrical work and on correct waterproofing before tiling.

  9 trades usually involved

• Recladding & weathertightness

  Recladding starts with a surveyor's report and engineering advice, then access, new cladding, joinery and flashings, and finishing.

  10 trades usually involved

• Minor dwellings / granny flats

  A minor dwelling needs design, engineering and groundwork, then the same services and finishes as a house.

  12 trades usually involved

• Decks & outdoor

  Outdoor projects combine structure, hard surfaces, boundaries and planting, often with electrical for lighting and power.

  10 trades usually involved

• Small alterations & repairs

  Small jobs often need a handyman and one or two licensed trades.

  8 trades usually involved

• Townhouses & developments

  A development adds cost planning, civil and site works and repeated building trades across several dwellings.

  15 trades usually involved